Thurles Information

Death Of Kathleen Boland, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 3rd October 2023, of Mrs Kathleen Boland (née O’Brien), Broomhill, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, and her parents Pat and Norah O’Brien; Mrs Boland passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Tipperary University Hospital Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family; sons Bernard, Dick and Michael, daughter Catherine Campion (Gortnahoe), daughter-in-law Noreen, son-in-law Martin and grandson Michael, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Boland will repose at her place of residence Broomhill, Killenaule, Thurles, [E41 RR97] on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday October 5th, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry Upper(SR), Thurles on Friday morning, October 6th, at 11:15am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Boland family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Robbery Takes Place At Bookmakers In Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

Tipperary Gardaí from Fethard and Clonmel are currently seeking your help with regards to a robbery which took place at Ladbrokes Bookmakers, The Square, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, on Thursday night, September 28th 2023, at approximately 8:15pm.
Two men are understood to have entered the premises with their faces covered.
The men gained entry to the staff area of the premises and forced staff to open a safe, before exiting the premises with a quantity of cash and fleeing on foot in the direction of Burke Street, in the town.
Suspect No.1 was of heavy build and wore a grey hoody and blue jeans; while suspect No. 2 was of slim/medium build; was taller than his companion and wore a green hoody and black shorts.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have observed these males in or around the Burke Street and or Fethard Square area in or around 7:30 to 8:00pm, or who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour, which may be linked to this incident.
Similarly, any drivers with dash-cam footage who were in this area at the time are asked to contact Gardaí immediately.
Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking with a male who was walking a large dog, in the Burke Street / Main Street area of Fethard, at that time and may have encountered both these individuals.

Any person with any information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station in strictest confidence Tel: 052-6177640 or email CT.TipperarySouth.CE@garda.ie or contact the Garda Confidential Line Free-phone 1800 666 111.

Cashel Palace Voted No. 3 Irish Hotel in Condé Nast Traveler 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.

It will come as no surprise to patrons that Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, has been voted No. 3 in Ireland in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards!

The Readers’ Choice Awards are regarded as one of the travel industry’s longest running and most prestigious accolades, while remaining the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of major excellence within the sector.

These awards represent the most beloved and cherished experiences in the travel industry, as voted by their readers and previous guests. This year, an astounding 526,518 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the US and UK enthusiastically shared their recent travel knowledge of the top hotels, cruises, countries, cities, resorts, trains, airlines, airports, spas, islands, luggage, villas, and tour operators.

**Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel, Co. Tipperary**.

The Cashel Palace Team, led by General Manager Mr Adriaan Bartels, are truly delighted to be in such prestigious company, in such a short time, both here at home in Ireland and around the world.
Most importantly, they are honoured to be recognised by their previous guests as being worthy of this most prestigious accolade.

Death Of Pa Buckley, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 2nd October 2023, of Mr Patrick (Pa) Buckley, No. 2 Beechwood Lawns, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Bohernamona Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Paddy and Johanna and his sister Mary; the passing of Mr Buckley is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, son John Paul, daughter Lisa and their mother Rita, his sisters Anne Marie, Josie, Kathleen and Helen, his brothers Johnny, Mickey and Billy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Uncle Martin, Aunts Annie, Teresa and Philomena, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Buckley will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles, on tomorrow evening, Wednesday October 4th, from 6:00pm until 7:30pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 8:00pm, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Buckley will be celebrated on Thursday morning, October 5th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Buckley family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Citizens’ Assembly Expected To Liberalise Current Laws On Illegal drugs.

There was a total of 45 drug driving offences detected in Co. Tipperary so far this year, despite fewer Garda checkpoints; the latter checkpoint reductions due to severe weather conditions; incidents such as traffic collisions; thefts and domestic disturbances.
Garda checkpoints are down some 27% from the 2,580 conducted over the same period last year.

Even more worrying we learn is the fact that the Irish Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use is expected to agree on recommendations to liberalise laws around possession of sales of common illegal drugs.
This is despite opposition to this same liberalisation from the Gardaí; the Chief Medical Officer and some medics; latter who claim that the liberalising of current drug laws will lead to more widespread drug use and will not help combat the stigma surrounding this issue.

The Irish Citizens’ Assembly (Irish: An Tionól Saoránach) is a convocation established in Ireland, back in 2016, to consider several political questions including the ‘Constitution of Ireland’; ‘abortion’; ‘fixed term parliaments’; ‘referendums’; ‘population ageing’ and ‘climate change’ with reports expected to be produced on the aforementioned topics.

Should the ‘Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use’ recommendations now be implemented, it is widely believed that the current existing major drugs problem will create an even more widespread drugs issue. Same would see individuals, families and communities being ravaged by addiction, previously never before experienced in this island, not to mention the serious crimes anticipated; same committed by those addicted; in order to fund their existing drug habit.

Same liberalisation it is believed will result in increased overall health problems, with lives destroyed, parent unable to take care of their children, and an overall decline in the way we live our daily lives, with the overburdened tax payer, once again, picking up the tab for required addiction drug treatment, medications, e.g. Methadone, Naltrexone (Vivitrol) etc, plus the necessary comfort, over-the-counter medications, suggested by GP’s, all readily available without a prescription and also commonly abused.

The Irish Citizens’ Assembly will not and must not be allowed to take the place of the majority of the law abiding, Irish voting public.